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Frank Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his eclectic and innovative works. He released over 60 albums with his band, the Mothers of Invention, and as a solo artist. more Frank Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his eclectic and innovative works. He released over 60 albums with his band, the Mothers of Invention, and as a solo artist. His debut album with the Mothers, "Freak Out!" (1966), was one of the first double albums in rock music, showcasing his penchant for satire and complex compositions. In 1974, Zappa's album "Apostrophe (')" reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200, highlighting his commercial success. He also directed the 1979 film "Baby Snakes," which documented his live performances and unique stage presence. Zappa's work often incorporated a mix of rock, jazz, and orchestral music, setting him apart as a versatile and pioneering artist in the music industry. less

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"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible"
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"The United States is a nation of laws, badly written and randomly enforced"
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"Science is the father of knowledge, but opinion breeds ignorance"
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"One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people’s minds"
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"The more boring a child is, the more the parents, when showing off the child, receive adulation for being good parents – because they have a tame child-creature in their house"
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"There's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over"
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"Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is the best"
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"Music is always a commentary on society"
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"Reality is what it is, not what you want it to be"
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